Consumer group calls for fairer approach on water charges

A consumer movement that negotiates group discounts on utility bills for thousands of householders is taking its people power approach to water charges.

The One Big Switch network can’t haggle for reduced water bills as long as the State is the sole supplier of water, but co-founder Oliver Tattan said his aim is to make the Government listen to the concerns of households and take a fairer approach to how the charges are levied.

Over 4,000 Big Switch users responded to a survey asking for their views on water charges. The results reveal real worry about the extra bills coming down the line.